Along with a long list of other things, one of the biggest things we want to change on our boat is our stove. We currently only have a two burner electric stove that a.) takes FOREVER to heat up, and b.) has no oven.

We'll have to do some modifications in the galley to accommodate a new stove, but I need to start researching propane plumbing, and stove brands now in order to build a plan.

We do not need a gimbaled stove as I'm fairly certain we wont be doing any cooking on the hook as we aren't cruisers but I am open to them if they are considered better for resale value.

Also, what is the difference between a marine stove and an RV stove? Could I use an RV stove?

Our LPG(?= propane) SMEV brand stove,3 flame out safety burners with oven, no gimballs,has been used on the hook/on a mooring ball many times, no problem. In sheltered areas not immune from wash and wind.

Despite my protests, the Admiral once insisted on using it to cook rice while on the move. Just once. Lesson learned. Spills but no scalds. Anchored you should be fine.

RV stoves are not manufactured with salt water in mind. Some of the internal parts will rust, just like a cheap BBQ, so they won't last as long as a good marine stove. That being said, my first boat was built in 1977 and had an RV stove. I sold the boat in 1988 with that stove still functional.

Interesting. A google search says that SMEV is a Dometic brand, and looks like its an RV stove/oven.

Here`s a pic of the SMEV( pls. excuse the reflection). Fitted 9 years ago, no problems. It replaced the "Princess" RV original which was leaking at the control valves but otherwise ok.
I figured the SMEV brand, made in Italy, was to lever off the well known Euro SMEG brand.

Along with a long list of other things, one of the biggest things we want to change on our boat is our stove. We currently only have a two burner electric stove that a.) takes FOREVER to heat up, and b.) has no oven.

Before you leap through too many hoops... you might consider if the current unit takes forever to heat up, it may just be malfunctioning. (Our cooktop takes about 1 minute 'til lift-off.)

If so, fix... or replace in kind? Or replace with an induction unit, which I (think I) understand heats instantly? Could be easier install...

We've had good luck with a combo microwave/convection oven... including perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Perhaps if you have only a microwave, a swap to a combo could easily solve the oven function?

Is your stove really a stove, or a cooktop? Maybe if a stove, changing to a cooktop somehow could reclaim you some of the lower space...

Here`s a pic of the SMEV( pls. excuse the reflection). Fitted 9 years ago, no problems. It replaced the "Princess" RV original which was leaking at the control valves but otherwise ok.
I figured the SMEV brand, made in Italy, was to lever off the well known Euro SMEG brand.

Another vote for SMEV and we have what looks like the same 3 burner cooktop as Bruce. Tough glass top covers when not in use. We don't have a gas stove below though....instead an excellent LG convection microwave. (Moderators, pls Photoshop out Bruce's legs from his pic....gotta be a breach of TF rules surely?)

Twocoys,
We have a 3 burner “Force 10” propane stove and it’s quite perfect.
Fairly good sized oven. Propane lasts a long time.
Not good for a substitute heater as much moisture is released burning propane.
We have that covered w a Wabasto furnace heater running on kerosene/diesel.

RV stoves are used all the time in power boats. They can usually be bought for around $600. They usually are gimbless but fixed stove installation is more common in power boats. Suburban and Atwood are the most common. Magic Chef was the stove of choice all through the 90’s but some one bought them. They come in 17” and 21” so know hour size ahead of time. Never heard of anyone replacing their stove because of corrosion. Most common reason for stove replacement is failure of oven door. Safety with propane is a different story in marine. Make sure you follow Marine safety standards with installation and safety equipment.

If you decide to go the propane route, of course all safety measures must be installed. For insurance purposes, you might want to consider having a "gas fitter" make all of the gas connections. If DIY they may deny any future claims that could (remotely) be blamed on the propane system. Just a consideration.
In our experience, we found RV stoves to be of very poor quality and function (especially the oven). In our travel trailer (Suburban stove if I remember correctly) many things we tried to cook in the oven burnt. The burner was in the middle of the oven and very high up in the body of the oven. We tried many "diffusers" to try to correct this (spread out the heat) to no avail. Our good friends recently purchased a brand new Winnibago Class C. Same issue with the stove so they replaced it with a marine stove (Force 10). Now they are happy with it. We have talked to quite a few RVers about this issue and almost all of the people we talked to had similar complaints about the oven. The 2 brands of marine stoves I am familiar with are Force 10 and Dickinson. IMHO both good products. We too have a Force 10 3 burner stove and are very happy with it. It is 16 years old and still works great.

If it were me, after these experiences, I would not try to "save a couple of bucks" by installing an RV stove.

You shouldn't need a gimballed stove. Those are for sailboats healed over for lengths of time. I've never needed a gimballed stove on anchor, even when it's rough in the anchorage. We don't' cook underway if we're rolling moderately.

Another variable to consider is where you will put the propane tank, if you don't already have storage for them. You will need a locker to be watertight with a drain at the bottom, leading out to a through hull above the waterline.

If you decide to go the propane route, of course all safety measures must be installed. For insurance purposes, you might want to consider having a "gas fitter" make all of the gas connections. If DIY they may deny any future claims that could (remotely) be blamed on the propane system. Just a consideration.

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In our experience, we found RV stoves to be of very poor quality and function (especially the oven). In our travel trailer (Suburban stove if I remember correctly) many things we tried to cook in the oven burnt. The burner was in the middle of the oven and very high up in the body of the oven. .

We lived in our RV for 2.5 years before moving aboard and had the same issue when we first started. We were able to correct the situation by placing terra cotta tiles between the burner and the baking rack. We also usually cooked about 50 degrees less than recipes called for.